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- SECTION 09930
-
- STAINS AND TRANSPARENT FINISHES
-
- NOTE ** Dura Seal, stains, transparent finishes, and
- maintenance products.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section is based on the products of Dura Seal,
- a division of Minwax, which is located at:
- NOTE ** 10 Mountainview Road
- NOTE ** Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
- NOTE ** Tel: (201) 818-7500
- NOTE ** Tel: (800) 526-0495
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** The Dura Seal product line includes stains with a
- high solids content, transparent finishes which can
- withstand brutal wear and punishment, and a full
- line of maintenance products (waxes, sealers,
- cleaners, etc.).
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 09930 - STAINS AND TRANSPARENT FINISHES,
- Copyright 1998, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Select paragraphs and subparagraphs below
- applicable to project.
-
- A. Penetrating wood floor finish.
-
- B. Pastel wood floor stain.
-
- C. Fast drying wood floor stain.
- 1. Wood floors.
- 2. Unglazed tile floors.
-
- D. Fast drying floor sealer.
- 1. Wood floors.
- 2. Unglazed terra cotta tile.
-
- E. Polyurethane wood floor finish.
- 1. New wood floors.
- 2. Recoating.
- 3. Old wood floors.
-
- F. Floor cleaner and reconditioner.
- 1. Hardwood floors.
- 2. Terrazzo.
- 3. Concrete.
- 4. Unglazed terra cotta tile.
-
- G. Paste wax floor finish.
- 1. New wood floors.
- 2. Old wood floors.
-
- H. Liquid wax finish.
- 1. Wood floors.
- 2. Unglazed tile.
-
- I. Floor wax and cleaner.
-
- J. Hardwood floor cleaner.
-
- K. Gym floor sealer and finish.
-
- L. Gym floor penetrating finish.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete sections below not relevant to this project;
- add others as required.
-
- A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
-
- B. Section 09300 - Tile.
-
- C. Section 09340 - Paver Tile.
-
- D. Section 09400 - Terrazzo.
-
- E. Section 09640 - Wood Flooring.
-
- F. Section 09690 - Flooring Restoration.
-
- G. Section _____ - _______________________________.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section; add others as required.
-
- A. NOFMA - National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association.
-
- B. NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Three copies of manufacturer's current
- technical data sheets for materials.
- NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if samples are not
- required.
-
- C. Samples:
- 1. Opaque: One draw down of each specified color.
- 2. Semi-Transparent: Substrate with two transparent
- variations.
-
- 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
-
- A. Installer Qualifications: Minimum five years experience
- regularly engaged and specializing in the application of
- stains and transparent finishes to floors.
-
- B. Pre-Installation Meetings:
- 1. Before Application: Installer shall inspect surfaces
- to be treated, noting in writing to the Architect,
- deficiencies or flaws which would affect the
- performance or appearance of the finish.
- 2. Beginning of Application: Manufacturer's
- Representative shall assure utilization of proper
- equipment, verify material quantities, and supervise
- material application techniques upon a substantial
- floor section. This section shall act as a
- comparative standard for the project.
-
- C. Installer shall not proceed with material application
- until all deficiencies noted in pre-application
- inspection report have been corrected.
-
- D. Installer shall notify manufacturer no less than 5 days
- before starting application.
-
- 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
-
- A. Deliver materials in original sealed containers, clearly
- marked with manufacturer's name, type of material, and
- batch number.
-
- B. Inspect the materials upon delivery to assure that
- specified products have been received.
-
- C. Store materials where temperatures are not less than 40
- degrees F (4.5 degrees C).
-
- D. Use all means necessary to protect material before,
- during, and after installation, and to protect work of
- other trades.
-
- 1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
- A. Comply with current Federal and State environmental
- requirements.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Dura Seal, a division of
- Minwax, 10 Mountainview Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ
- 07458; ASD. Tel: (201) 818-7500 or (800) 526-0495.
-
- B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in
- accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
- NOTE ** Delete paragraph above or below; coordinate with
- Division 1 requirements.
-
- C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- D. Provide all stains and transparent finishes from a single
- manufacturer.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
- NOTE ** "Penetrating Wood Finish" is formulated to seal,
- color, and provide exceptional durability on bare
- wood and masonry surfaces. It provides a soft,
- satin sheen and bonds with wood so as to not
- scratch or wear away. Available in many colors, it
- can be used with or without a finish coat.
- "Penetrating Wood Finish No. 210 Neutral" can be
- used to lighten any standard color.
-
- A. Penetrating Wood Floor Finish: Dura Seal(R) "Penetrating
- Wood Finish" semitransparent stain; oil and resin blend.
- NOTE ** Select color(s) from below; delete those not
- required for the project.
- 1. Color: No. 200 Natural.
- 2. Color: No. 201 White.
- 3. Color: No. 204 Chestnut.
- 4. Color: No. 208 Royal Mahogany.
- 5. Color: No. 210 Neutral.
- 6. Color: No. 216 Antique Brown.
- 7. Color: No. 221 Golden Brown.
- 8. Color: No. 223 Coffee Brown.
- 9. Color: No. 228 Medium Brown.
- 10. Color: No. 231 Ebony.
- 11. Color: No. 237 Spice Brown.
- 12. Color: No. 239 Rosewood.
- 13. Color: No. 243 Sedona Red.
- NOTE ** "Pastels Stain" imparts rich pastel colors to wood,
- highlighting rather than hiding the natural wood
- grain. It is available in three colors.
-
- B. Pastel Wood Floor Stain: Dura Seal(R) "Pastels Stain"
- penetrating oil-based stain.
- NOTE ** Select color(s) from below; delete those not
- required for the project.
- 1. Color: Country White.
- 2. Color: Golden Wheat.
- 3. Color: Stone Gray.
- NOTE ** "Fast Dry Wood Stain" is designed to dry in three
- hours, coloring the densest wood floor in a single
- coat. It is available in four rich wood tones. It
- should be finished with any Dura Seal finishing
- product.
-
- C. Fast Drying Wood Floor Stain: Dura Seal "Fast Dry Wood
- Stain."
- NOTE ** Select color(s) from below; delete those not
- required for the project.
- 1. Color: Antique Brown.
- 2. Color: Golden Brown.
- 3. Color: Medium Brown.
- 4. Color: Spice Brown.
- NOTE ** "500 Fast Drying Sealer" is designed to seal bare
- wood before applying Dura Seal(R) "Polyurethane,"
- "Dura Finish(R)," or "Paste Wax." The dry time
- allows for sealing and topcoating wood floors in a
- single day.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** It is also excellent as a sealer on unglazed tile.
-
- D. Fast Drying Floor Sealer: Dura Seal(R) "500 Fast Drying
- Sealer" penetrating sealer.
- NOTE ** "Polyurethane" is formulated to provide excellent
- durability and stain resistance. It gives wood
- floors depth and richness while protecting them
- from dirt and spills. Available in three sheens
- and aerosol touch-up spray.
-
- E. Polyurethane Floor Finish: Dura Seal "Polyurethane"
- transparent oil-based finish.
- NOTE ** "Wax & Cleaner" is a blend of cleaning agents and
- wax designed to remove scuff marks and built-up
- dirt while adding a soft sheen to waxed hardwood
- floors. Available in Neutral for light surfaces
- and Coffee Brown for dark surfaces.
-
- F. Floor Wax and Cleaner: Dura Seal(R) "Wax & Cleaner"
- blend of cleaning agents and wax.
- NOTE ** "Paste Wax" is a special blend of waxes that gives
- hardwood floors the hand-rubbed luster of fine
- furniture, protecting and beautifying with minimal
- maintenance. Available in Neutral or Coffee Brown
- for dark surfaces.
-
- G. Paste Wax Floor Finish: Dura Seal "Paste Wax" blend of
- four waxes.
- NOTE ** Select color(s) from below; delete those not
- required for the project.
- 1. Color: Neutral.
- 2. Color: Coffee Brown.
- NOTE ** "Dura Finish(R)" is a rich, durable, liquid wax
- blend that adds a satin luster to natural and
- previously sealed or stained wood floors. It may
- be used as a finish coat or as a maintenance
- product to restore color and shine to worn wax
- surfaces. Available in Neutral and Coffee Brown.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** It may also be used over unglazed tile.
-
- H. Liquid Floor Wax Finish: Dura Seal(R) "Dura Finish"
- liquid wax blend.
- NOTE ** "Renovator(tm)" is a special balance of solvent and
- resin that cleans and reseals hardwood floors
- previously finished with Dura Seal(R) "Penetrating
- Gym Finish," "Penetrating Wood Finish," or "Dura
- Finish(R)."
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** It can also be used on terrazzo, concrete, or
- unglazed terra cotta tile.
-
- I. Floor Cleaner and Reconditioner: Dura Seal(R)
- "Renovator(tm)" blend of solvent and resin.
- NOTE ** "Hardwood Floor Cleaner" is a specially formulated
- cleaner for use on wood floors coated with urethane
- finishes. It effectively removes scuff marks,
- stubborn stains, and dirt.
-
- J. Hardwood Floor Cleaner: Dura Seal(R) "Hardwood Floor
- Cleaner."
- NOTE ** "Gymthane(R)" is a superior quality, high gloss oil-
- modified polyurethane finish formulated to enhance
- the beauty of maple flooring while providing a
- durable playing surface. It resists scuffs,
- abrasions, and rubber marks and can be recoated
- whenever necessary without removing finish.
-
- K. Gym Floor Sealer and Finish: Dura Seal(R) "Gymthane(R)."
- NOTE ** "Penetrating Gym Finish" is a long-lasting, multi-
- purpose finish for gym floors that penetrates deep
- into the wood fibers. It forms a super tough bond
- that holds up under street shoes and dancing --
- even roller skating. No surface film to scratch or
- wear away; easy to maintain without resanding.
-
- L. Gym Floor Penetrating Finish: Dura Seal(R) "Penetrating
- Gym Finish."
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verify that surfaces to be coated are in proper
- condition.
-
- 3.2 PREPARATION
- NOTE ** Include the following paragraph for Fast Dry Wood
- Stain and Fast Drying Sealer.
-
- A. Before application, completely remove existing finishes
- to bare wood.
-
- B. Properly prepare surfaces according to NOFMA or NWFA
- approved methods.
- NOTE ** Select either or both of the following two
- subparagraphs, as applicable, for Penetrating Wood
- Finish.
- 1. Use No. 100 grit screen for final sanding cut.
- 2. Use No. 80 grit screen for final sanding cut before
- 201 White.
- NOTE ** Select the following subparagraph for Pastels
- Stain.
- 3. Use No. 80 grit screen for final sanding cut to allow
- deeper penetration of stain.
- NOTE ** Select the following subparagraph for Fast Dry Wood
- Stain.
- 4. Use No. 100 grit screen for final screening.
- NOTE ** Select the following subparagraph for Gymthane(R)
- sealer and finish.
- 5. Use No. 100 grit screen for final cut.
- NOTE ** Select the following subparagraph for Penetrating
- Gym Finish.
- 6. Use No. 80 grit screen for final screening.
-
- C. Remove all dust with broom and/or vacuum; tack surface
- with a clean towel moistened with mineral spirits.
-
- D. Protect work of other trades against damage from
- coatings.
-
- E. Ensure proper ventilation, application equipment, and
- safety precautions as recommended by manufacturer.
-
- 3.3 APPLICATION
- NOTE ** Select application(s) from the following paragraphs
- based on the materials selected above, as
- applicable for the project.
-
- A. Penetrating Wood Floor Finish:
- 1. Stir material thoroughly before and occasionally
- during use.
- 2. Ensure uniform color and appearance by confirming the
- same product code on each can.
- 3. Apply a test sample on a small inconspicuous area
- before proceeding with entire job.
- 4. Use "Penetrating Wood Finish No. 210 Neutral" to
- lighten standard colors as directed by Architect.
- 5. Apply first coat liberally with brush, lambswool
- applicator, or cloth at approximately 500 square feet
- per gallon (12.27 square m/L).
- NOTE ** Do not use steel wool as in the following when
- using 201 White.
- 6. Allow material to penetrate 5 to 8 minutes, then
- remove excess by wiping with rags or buffing with No.
- 2 steel wool. Remove all excess material to ensure
- proper dry time.
- NOTE ** A second coat as specified in the following two
- subparagraphs is not recommended with 350 VOC
- compliant material; delete if not required for the
- project.
- 7. If required to obtain expected results, apply thin
- second coat at 800 square feet per gallon (19.63
- square m/L).
- 8. Allow material to penetrate and remove excess as for
- first coat.
- NOTE ** For heavy traffic, commercial applications, a
- finish coat as specified in the following is not
- recommended. Instead, the surface should be
- periodically maintained with "Renovator(tm)"
- cleaner and reconditioner.
- 9. Allow to dry at least 8 hours and apply finish coat
- as specified. Increase drying time for conditions of
- high humidity, low temperature, lack of air movement,
- or incomplete removal of excess stain.
- 10. IMPORTANT: Rags, steel wool, or other waste soaked
- in Dura Seal(R) Penetrating Finish may spontaneously
- catch fire if disposed of improperly. Immediately
- after use, place rags, steel wool, or other waste
- soaked in Dura Seal(R) Penetrating Wood Finish into a
- sealed, water-filled metal container. Dispose of in
- accordance with local fire department regulations.
-
- B. Pastel Wood Floor Stain:
- 1. Stir material thoroughly before and occasionally
- during use.
- 2. Apply a test sample on a small inconspicuous area
- before proceeding with entire job.
- 3. Always stain with the grain.
- 4. Apply liberally with brush, lambswool applicator, or
- cloth at approximately 400 square feet per gallon
- (9.81 square m/L); maintain wet edge.
- 5. Allow material to penetrate 2 to 4 minutes, then
- remove excess by wiping with clean rags. If stain
- becomes tacky, wipe surface with rag moistened with
- mineral spirits.
- 6. Allow to dry at least 8 hours and apply finish coat
- as specified. Increase drying time for conditions of
- high humidity, low temperature, lack of air movement,
- or incomplete removal of excess stain.
- NOTE ** Specify second coat of Pastel Wood Floor Stain if
- greater color density is desired, allowing 8 hours
- between coats. Allow to dry overnight before
- applying a non-yellowing, oil-based top coat, 3
- days before applying a non-yellowing waterborne top
- coat.
- 7. Allow to dry and apply finish coat as specified.
- Increase drying time for conditions of high humidity,
- low temperature, lack of air movement, or incomplete
- removal of excess stain.
- NOTE ** Apply only one coat of Fast Drying Wood Floor Stain
- as specified below.
-
- C. Fast Drying Wood Floor Stain:
- 1. Ensure temperature of wood surface and stain are
- approximately 70 degrees F (21 degrees C).
- 2. Stir material thoroughly before and occasionally
- during use.
- 3. Apply a test sample on a small inconspicuous area
- before proceeding with entire job.
- 4. Apply liberally with brush, lambswool applicator, or
- cloth at approximately 500 square feet per gallon
- (12.27 square m/L).
- 5. Remove excess stain by wiping with clean rags within
- 10 minutes. Work in areas small enough to ensure
- removal of stain within 10 minutes.
- 6. Allow to dry at least 3 hours and apply finish coat
- as specified. Increase drying time for conditions of
- high humidity, low temperature, lack of air movement,
- or incomplete removal of excess stain.
-
- D. 500 Fast Drying Sealer over Wood Floors:
- 1. Apply liberally with lambswool applicator at 600
- square feet per gallon (14.72 square m/L).
- 2. Allow to dry at least 2 hours or until dry to the
- touch. Increase drying time for conditions of high
- humidity, low temperature, lack of air movement, or
- heavy application.
- 3. Buff with No. 2 steel wool and remove all excess
- material.
- 4. Apply finish coat as specified.
-
- E. Fast Drying Floor Sealer over Unglazed Terra Cotta Tile:
- 1. Apply first coat with lambswool applicator at 300
- square feet per gallon (7.36 square m/L).
- 2. Allow to dry at least 6 hours. Increase drying time
- for conditions of high humidity, low temperature,
- lack of air movement, or heavy application.
- 3. Apply second coat in same manner as first, 300 square
- feet per gallon (7.36 square m/L).
- 4. Allow to dry at least 6 hours. Increase drying time
- for conditions of high humidity, low temperature,
- lack of air movement, or heavy application.
- 5. Buff with medium stiff scrubbing brush under buffing
- machine, removing all excess material.
- 6. Apply finish coat or paste wax as specified.
- NOTE ** Polyurethane floor finish below should be preceded
- by penetrating wood floor finish, fast drying wood
- floor stain, or 500 Fast Drying Sealer.
-
- F. Polyurethane Floor Finish over New Wood Floors:
- 1. Seal wood floors as specified above and allow to dry
- thoroughly.
- 2. Stir material thoroughly before and occasionally
- during use.
- NOTE ** Select the first subparagraph below for 450 VOC
- compliant material, deleting the second
- subparagraph. Otherwise, delete the first
- subparagraph below.
- 3. Apply first coat liberally with brush or lambswool
- applicator in thin coats, approximately 750 square
- feet per gallon (18.40 square m/L).
- 4. Apply first coat liberally with brush or lambswool
- applicator in thin coats, approximately 500 square
- feet per gallon (12.27 square m/L).
- 5. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Extend drying time
- for thicker applications.
- 6. Screen lightly with No. 120 grit screen.
- 7. Tack floor with a cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 8. Apply second coat in same manner and application rate
- as first coat.
- 9. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Extend drying time
- for thicker applications.
- NOTE ** Additional coats of polyurethane floor finish may
- be applied if desired. Allow each coat to dry at
- least 8 hours and screen lightly between each coat.
- If allowed to dry more than 24 hours, screen
- thoroughly.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Do not recoat wood floors as specified below which
- have been previously finished with shellac,
- lacquer, wax, or stains containing stearates or
- wax.
-
- G. Recoating Wood Floors with Polyurethane Floor Finish:
- 1. Clean floors with an abrasive pad moistened with
- mineral spirits, removing all grease, oil, dirt, soap
- residue, and other foreign material.
- 2. Screen with No. 100 grit screen.
- 3. Tack floor with a cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 4. Stir material thoroughly before and occasionally
- during use.
- NOTE ** Select the first subparagraph below for 450 VOC
- compliant material, deleting the second
- subparagraph. Otherwise, delete the first
- subparagraph below.
- 5. Apply first coat liberally with brush or lambswool
- applicator in thin coats, approximately 750 square
- feet per gallon (18.40 square m/L).
- 6. Apply first coat liberally with brush or lambswool
- applicator in thin coats, approximately 500 square
- feet per gallon (12.27 square m/L).
- 7. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Extend drying time
- for thicker applications.
- 8. Screen lightly with No. 120 grit screen.
- 9. Tack floor with a cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 10. Apply second coat in same manner and application rate
- as first coat.
- 11. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Extend drying time
- for thicker applications.
- NOTE ** Additional coats of polyurethane floor finish may
- be applied if desired. Allow each coat to dry at
- least 8 hours and screen lightly between each coat.
- If allowed to dry more than 24 hours, screen
- thoroughly.
-
- H. Polyurethane Floor Finish over Old Wood Floors:
- 1. Sand floors to bare wood according to NOFMA or NWFA
- approved methods. Remove all existing stain and
- finish.
- 2. Tack floor with a cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 3. Stir material thoroughly before and occasionally
- during use.
- NOTE ** Select the first subparagraph below for 450 VOC
- compliant material, deleting the second
- subparagraph. Otherwise, delete the first
- subparagraph below.
- 4. Apply first coat liberally with brush or lambswool
- applicator in thin coats, approximately 750 square
- feet per gallon (18.40 square m/L).
- 5. Apply first coat liberally with brush or lambswool
- applicator in thin coats, approximately 500 square
- feet per gallon (12.27 square m/L).
- 6. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Extend drying time
- for thicker applications.
- 7. Screen lightly with No. 120 grit screen.
- 8. Tack floor with a cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 9. Apply second coat in same manner and application rate
- as first coat.
- 10. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Extend drying time
- for thicker applications.
- NOTE ** Additional coats of polyurethane floor finish may
- be applied if desired. Allow each coat to dry at
- least 8 hours and screen lightly between each coat.
- If allowed to dry more than 24 hours, screen
- thoroughly.
-
- I. Floor Cleaner and Reconditioner:
- NOTE ** Dura Seal(R) Renovator(tm) Cleaner and
- Reconditioner is neutral in color. For colored
- floors, the following subparagraph may be used;
- specify penetrating wood floor finish and color
- above. Delete the following subparagraph if not
- required.
- 1. Mix four parts floor cleaner and reconditioner with
- one part Dura Seal(R) penetrating wood floor finish,
- color as specified.
- 2. Apply floor cleaner and reconditioner using lambswool
- applicator or sprayer at 900 square feet per gallon
- (22.08 square m/L).
- 3. Allow 5 minutes for floor cleaner and reconditioner
- to act.
- 4. Scrub floor with No. 2 steel wool until floor cleaner
- and reconditioner and dirt have been removed and
- surface is dry to the touch. Periodically change
- steel wool to ensure proper removal.
- 5. Allow to dry at least 4 hours. Increase drying time
- for conditions of high humidity, low temperature, or
- inadequate removal of excess material.
- 6. IMPORTANT: Rags, steel wool, or other waste soaked
- in Dura Seal(R) Renovator(tm) Cleaner and
- Reconditioner may spontaneously catch fire if
- disposed of improperly. Immediately after use, place
- rags, steel wool buffing pads, or other waste soaked
- in Dura Seal(R) Renovator Cleaner and Reconditioner
- into a sealed, water-filled metal container. Dispose
- of in accordance with local fire department
- regulations.
- NOTE ** Dura Seal Renovator(tm) Cleaner and Reconditioner
- does not require a finish coat.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Paste wax floor finish below must be preceded by
- penetrating wood floor finish, fast drying wood
- floor stain, or fast drying floor sealer.
-
- J. Paste Wax Floor Finish over New Wood Floors:
- 1. Stain and seal wood floors as specified above and
- allow to dry thoroughly.
- 2. Place a small amount of paste wax in the center of a
- piece of cheese cloth; fold the cloth so that paste
- wax will not come in direct contact with floor.
- 3. Wipe floors with cheese cloth in circular motion,
- applying light pressure to force paste wax through
- the cloth.
- 4. Apply paste wax in small enough areas so that surface
- can be buffed before wax has set and hardened,
- approximately five minutes.
- 5. Buff each area to a soft sheen with a soft, dry
- cloth, weighted buffer, or polisher.
-
- K. Paste Wax Floor Finish over Old Wood Floors:
- 1. Clean floor with floor cleaner and reconditioner as
- specified above.
- 2. Place a small amount of paste wax in the center of a
- piece of cheese cloth; fold the cloth so that paste
- wax will not come in direct contact with floor.
- 3. Wipe floors with cheese cloth in circular motion,
- applying light pressure to force paste wax through
- the cloth.
- 4. Apply paste wax in small enough areas so that surface
- can be buffed before wax has set and hardened,
- approximately five minutes.
- 5. Buff each area to a soft sheen with a soft, dry
- cloth, weighted buffer, or polisher.
-
- L. Liquid Wax Finish:
- 1. Apply with cloth, lambswool applicator, or fine steel
- wool pad, approximately 2,000 square feet per gallon
- (49.08 square m/L).
- 2. Allow to dry and buff to satin luster using a cloth
- or floor polishing machine. Drying time will be
- increased for conditions of high humidity, low
- temperature, or heavy application.
- 3. Allow overnight drying before subjecting floor to
- traffic or replacing rugs and furniture.
-
- M. Floor Wax and Cleaner:
- 1. Shake container well before use.
- 2. Apply with cloth or fine steel wool pad,
- approximately 500 square feet per gallon (12.27
- square m/L).
- 3. Gently rub surface to remove dirt.
- 4. Wipe away loosened dirt and allow to dry 20 to 30
- minutes. Drying time will be increased for
- conditions of high humidity, low temperature, or
- heavy application.
- 5. Polish using a clean cloth or polishing machine.
- NOTE ** Hardwood Floor Cleaner is for use on all floors
- with a clear, unwaxed finish. Not for use on
- waxed, oiled, or unfinished wood floors.
-
- N. Hardwood Floor Cleaner:
- 1. Use full strength; do not add water.
- 2. Sweep or vacuum to pick up loose dirt.
- 3. Squirt cleaner lightly in an "S" pattern directly
- onto floor in a 3 to 4 square foot (0.279 to 0.372
- square m) area; avoid puddling.
- 4. Damp mop using a well wrung-out mop; rinse mop as
- needed to remove dirt.
-
- O. Gymthane(R) Gym Floor Sealer and Finish:
- 1. Tack floor with a clean cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 2. Apply one coat of sealer with lambswool applicator at
- 500 square feet per gallon (12.27 square m/L).
- 3. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Increase drying time
- for conditions of high humidity, low temperature,
- lack of air movement, or heavy application.
- 4. Screen with No. 100 disc.
- 5. Tack floor with a clean cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 6. Apply gym line paint according to label directions.
- 7. Allow to dry thoroughly.
- 8. Screen with No. 120 screen or finer.
- 9. Tack floor with a clean cloth dampened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 10. Apply one coat of finish with lambswool applicator at
- 500 square feet per gallon (12.27 square m/L).
- 11. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Increase drying time
- for conditions of high humidity, low temperature,
- lack of air movement, or heavy application.
- 12. Screen with No. 100 disc.
- 13. Tack floor with a clean cloth moistened with mineral
- spirits to remove dust.
- 14. Apply second coat of finish in the same manner as the
- first.
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- P. Penetrating Gym Finish:
- 1. Apply first coat with lambswool applicator at 500
- square feet per gallon (12.27 square m/L).
- 2. Allow to penetrate 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3. Remove excess material by wet buffing with No. 2
- steel wool until surface is dry to the touch.
- 4. Allow to dry at least 8 hours. Increase drying time
- for conditions of high humidity, low temperature, or
- inadequate removal of excess material.
- 5. Apply second coat in the same manner as the first and
- allow to dry at least 8 hours.
- NOTE ** Removal of excess material is imperative to ensure
- proper drying time and adhesion of gym line paint.
- 6. Apply game lines using a moisture-cure urethane line
- paint or a two-component epoxy line paint according
- to label directions.
- 7. IMPORTANT: Rags, steel wool, or other waste soaked
- in Dura Seal(R) Penetrating Gym Finish may
- spontaneously catch fire if disposed of improperly.
- Immediately after use, place rags, steel wool and
- other waste soaked in Dura Seal(R) Penetrating Gym
- Finish into a sealed, water-filled metal container.
- Dispose of in accordance with local fire department
- regulations.
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- 3.4 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
-
- A. Clean equipment and adjacent surfaces using paint
- thinner, turpentine, or mineral spirits.
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- END OF SECTION
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